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The Pocket Watch Group community on Facebook now has over 50,000 members. I started the group in May 2020 to further promote interest in all aspects of pocket watches - history, education, collecting, and fascination. Seeing the group continually expand to the largest pocket watch group on Facebook has been a privilege. I am thankful we have a destination that can facilitate casual discussions with people who share a similar interest in history and horology... Continue Reading

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Ezra C. Fitch Rare Patented “Beveled Invisible Centre” Watch Case Design Sold By Pforzheimer, Dreyfus & Keller: Part 2 - The Silver Case

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Ezra C. Fitch Rare Patented "Beveled Invisible Centre" Watch Case Design Sold By Pforzheimer, Dreyfus & Keller: Part 1

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Serial No.: #641572
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:36
Size:18s
Model:6
Jewels:7j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1901
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #586
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:44
Size:18s
Model:1
Jewels:11j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1885
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #594132
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:36g
Size:18s
Model:6
Jewels:7j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1899
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #16469354
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:No. 825
Size:18s
Model:1883
Jewels:17j
Setting:Pendant
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1908
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3 Admirations
Serial No.: #1543743
Manufacturer:Hamilton
Grade:996
Size:16s
Model:2
Jewels:19j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Nickel
Est. Date:1925
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #5540820
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:No. 1
Size:18s
Model:1883
Jewels:7j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:June 1892 - October 1892
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #11021865
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:P.S. Bartlett
Size:18s
Model:1883
Jewels:17j
Setting:Pendant
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1901
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #206612
Manufacturer:Seth Thomas
Grade:182 Special
Size:18s
Model:5
Jewels:17j
Setting:Lever
Finish:Two-Tone
Est. Date:1896
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2 Admirations
Serial No.: #16839483
Manufacturer:Waltham
Grade:Sterling
Size:18s
Model:1883
Jewels:15j
Setting:Pendant
Finish:Gilt
Est. Date:1908
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